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Ecology and Ecosystems
M.S., M.P.S. & Ph.D.

The Ecology and Ecosystems area of study focuses on the structure, function, dynamics, and resilience of terrestrial ecosystems, at a range of scales, from tree genetics and plant physiology to landscape ecology, modeling and remote sensing.  Because functioning and resilient ecosystems are central to human well-being, research opportunities in this area of study address a diversity of topics that help us to better understand and enhance the sustainability of terrestrial ecosystems in a rapidly changing world. 

Topic Area Participating Faculty
Forest Ecology Beier, Yanai, Briggs, Volk, Nyland, Stella, Nowak, Vidon, Bevilacqua, Maynard, Johnston
Watershed Ecology Stella, Briggs, Yanai, Vidon
Soils Briggs, Nowak, Yanai, Drew, Johnston, Vidon
Biogeochemistry Yanai, Nowak, Johnston, Vidon
Landscape Ecology Beier, Stella, Nowak, Bevilacqua
Forest Health Nyland, Maynard, Beier, Nowak, Yanai, Germain, Johnston
Restoration Ecology Nowak, Stella, Nyland, Maynard
Tree-Ring Science (Dendroecology & Dendroclimatology) Stella, Beier, Bevilacqua
Ecological Modeling Yanai, Stella, Beier, Bevilacqua

For details on doctoral and masters programs, download the Graduate Student Handbook for The Department of Forest and Natural Resources Management. Hard copies are available from the FNRM office.

Contact Us

René H. Germain
Associate Professor
Graduate Education Coordinator - FNRM
316 Bray Hall, One Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210-2788
Phone: (315) 470-6698
Fax: (315) 470-6535

Current Students

Only currently registered students appear—new student names are added at the start of the academic year.

Kikang BaeKikang Bae
kbae02@syr.edu

Ecology and Ecosystems

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Yanai

Graduate Research Topic
- Study site: northern hardwood forests in Bartlett, Jeffers Brook, and Hubbard Brook in NH. TOPIC 1: Investigate differences in soil respiration rate across forest ages and examine the relationship between soil respiration and abiotic (soil temperature, soil moisture) and biotic (roots, litterfall) factors. TOPIC 2: Determine changes of root respiration with trenching and root turnover with minirhizotron tubes after fertilization (+N, +P, +NP) across forest ages. TOPIC 3: Determine the colonization rate of roots by andomycorrhizal fungal (AMF) and ectomycorrhizal fungal (EMF) on roots, and identify the EMF communities in surface and deep soils of young and old forests.

Jesse CaputoJesse Caputo
jcaputo@syr.edu

Ecology and Ecosystems

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Beier and Volk

Previous Graduate Study: University of Mass Amherst* (Forestry )

Homepage
Web Link

Personal Statement
Throughout history, forest ecosystems have provided human communities with a multitude of products, services, and values, including energy sources, structural materials, food, clean water, and important spiritual, cultural, and aesthetic values. My broad interests lie in understanding how the conservation and management of forestlands can continue to provide a diverse suite of goods and services, including both commodities and ecosystem services, as both the physical environment and human needs change and evolve over time.

Graduate Research Topic
The impacts of specific silvicultural systems, particularly those intended to produce biomass for energy production, on the provision of energy feedstocks and other commodities, as well as a broad suite of ecosystem services over time.

ESF Willow Project
Web Link

Heather EngelmanHeather Engelman
engelman@syr.edu

Ecology and Ecosystems

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Nowak and Nyland

Previous Graduate Study: SUNY ESF (FOR )

Links
engelman.mysite.syr.edu

Graduate Research Topic
Silviculture, specifically the ecological issues associated with the shade and longevity of reserve trees in northern hardwood forests.

Jordan GrossJordan Gross
jmgross@syr.edu

Ecology and Ecosystems

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Vidon
Undergraduate Institute: SUNY College at Geneseo (Biology)

Personal Statement
I am a nature lover who is always willing to step outside my comfort zone and try something new. I am driven by an effort to learn as much as I can through personal experience and constant interaction with people and the world around me.

Graduate Research Topic
My research is focused on the hydrology and biogeochemistry of the Adirondacks and how greenhouse gas dynamics vary based on the geomorphology of the landscape. I will explore potential regulators of greenhouse gas emissions at the soil-atmosphere interface and use GIS to identify expected hot spots for biogeochemical activity in two adjacent watersheds.

Favorite Quote
Question Everything. Learn Something. Answer Nothing.

Joshua HansonJoshua Hanson
jwhanson@syr.edu

Ecology and Ecosystems

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Nowak

Renato PacaldoRenato Pacaldo
rspacald@syr.edu

Ecology and Ecosystems

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Briggs and Volk
Undergraduate Institute: Mindanao State Univ (Forestry)

Previous Graduate Study: University of Gent, Belgium (Physical Land Resour)

Graduate Research Topic

Graduate School
MS Physical Land Resources- University of Ghent, Belgium

Braulio QuinteroBraulio Quintero
baquinte@syr.edu

Ecology and Ecosystems

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Hall
Undergraduate Institute: University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez (Biology)

Previous Graduate Study: University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez (Biology )

Personal Statement
My research interest are focused in ecological modeling, renewable energy resources policy and management in Puerto Rico and ecological economics. I am also interested in remote sensing and its application to renewable energy problems.

Favorite Quote
Seamos realistas y hagamos lo imposible (Let us be realists and do the impossible)-- E. Guevara

Ashley SimpsonAshley Simpson
arsimpso@syr.edu

Ecology and Ecosystems

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Nyland
Undergraduate Institute: Franklin Pierce College

Artem TreygerArtem Treyger
atreyger@syr.edu

Ecology and Ecosystems

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Nowak

Previous Graduate Study: SUNY Binghamton (Biology )

William Van GorpWilliam Van Gorp
wtvangor@syr.edu

Ecology and Ecosystems

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Nowak

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